48 Years for Femicide: Parents of Lina Rojas React to Sentencing

Alanje, Chiriquí, Panama - May 28, 2025 - A 48-year prison sentence has been handed down to Kenny Alberto Quintero Cedeño for the femicide of Lina Rojas, a minor, in Alanje. The parents of the victim expressed their reaction to the verdict in an emotional interview. "Never has he shown remorse, not with everything that has been shown, nor anything; he with his face, as if he were saying that he didn't do it, or his arrogant face," said Lina's mother. The father added, "Justice has been served for my daughter." The case has drawn significant attention in Panama, highlighting the ongoing struggle against gender-based violence. The lengthy trial concluded with a sentence that provides a sense of closure for the family, though their grief is palpable. The extensive media coverage underscores the community's demand for justice and accountability in such cases.